Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in Northwestern France at the confluence of the rivers Ille and Vilaine. Rennes is the prefecture of the Brittany region and Ille-et-Vilaine department. In 2021, its urban area had a population of 371,464 inhabitants, while the larger metropolitan area had a population of 771,320. The inhabitants of Rennes are called Rennais and Rennaises in French.
Country: France
Region: Brittany
Area: 50.39 km² (19.46 sq mi)
Elevation: 20–74 m (66–243 ft) · (avg. 30 m or 98 ft)
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